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Sequel to President Bola Tinubu’s six-week suspension of the four (4) programmes under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA), President Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel, which will be led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Honourable Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun. This Special Presidential Panel is … The post President Tinubu Establishes Special Presidential Panel On Social Investment Programmes first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T1LYXt

The Federal High Court has transferred Justice Peter Lifu Odo from Lagos to the Abuja division of the court.Justice Lifu will occupy the space left vacant following the elevation of Justice A.R. Mohammed to the Court of Appeal.Justice Mohammed will fill the Sharia slot on the appellate court bench.In a notice dated Thursday, January 11, […] http://dlvr.it/T1LKJg

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned the harassment of an expectant mother, Mrs. Chioma Okoli, allegedly by Erisco Foods in collusion with the Nigerian Police.   CAPPA, in a statement issued on Friday, January 12, 2024, urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to abide by the rule of law and comply with […] http://dlvr.it/T1Kpq8

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, CON, lauds President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pivotal role in revitalizing the nation’s steel industry, emphasizing its significance as a catalyst for economic growth and industrialization. The governor made this known on Friday while receiving the minister of Steel Development, Prince Shaibu Abubakar Audu in Abuja who briefed the governor on … The post President Tinubu’s Commitment To Steel Development: A Driving Force For National Economic Prosperity, Industrialization, Affirms Bello first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T1KpdF

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eleven (11) new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy: (1) Tola Akerele — Director-General, National Theatre (2) Dr. Shaibu Husseini — Director-General, National Films and Censors Board (3) Mr. Obi Asika — Director-General, National Council for Arts and … The post President Tinubu Appoints New Leadership In Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Sector first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T1KpQR

Dr. Farooq Kperogi is a professor of journalism and emerging media at Kennesaw State University, Georgia, United States of America. He recently visited Nigeria and spoke with the Editor, Olayinka Oyegbile. Excerpts Tell us more about the essence of this your trip home I came to publicly present a book that I jointly wrote with […] http://dlvr.it/T1JMmM

By Toyin Falola The University of Lagos is wise to have selected for its 2024 Convocation Lecture an excellent topic titled “Decolonization of Higher Educational Curriculum: Road for African Institutions.” The choice of this theme is inevitable in a world where continuous research engagements reveal that the highest form of imprisonment that a country can […] http://dlvr.it/T1JMQ6

Heavy security has been beefed around the Supreme Court of Nigeria Complex in the three arms zones of Abuja ahead of the judgment in the Kano State governorship election appeal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the apex court will also deliver judgment in Lagos, Zamfara, Plateau, Ebonyi, Bauchi and Cross River governorship […] http://dlvr.it/T1Hbcv

The Federal Government approves for commercialisation of new maize seeds variety developed by the Nigerian crop scientists.The approval was granted by the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock breeds/Fisheries.The new maize varieties are drought tolerant and are resistant to stem-borer and fall armyworm resulting in yield advantage of up to … The post FG Approves New Maize Seeds Varieties first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T1HbLZ

An ultramodern training centre of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is to be established in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano North Senatorial District courtesy of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin. This was disclosed on Thursday when the Comptroller-General of the NIS, Wuraola Adepoju, paid a courtesy visit to the … The post Senator Barau Facilitates Establishment of Ultramodern Immigration Training Centre in Bichi first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T1HZzT

By Toyin FalolaFor the past few years, I have taken to writing end-of-the-year messages. The end of the year is a reflective and celebratory period for many people all over the world. There is the Christmas celebration that is fast moving from being strictly a Christian affair to a pop culture holiday. Just a week […] http://dlvr.it/T1Ftv8

Gideon Adeyeni, a development worker and activist during the Christmas break, travelled to Accra, Ghana on his bicycle. He narrates his experience in this short travelogue I wrote a greater part of this piece sitting under a tree on my way to Tema from Aflao, Ghana. Between 23rd and 28th December 2023, I rode my […] http://dlvr.it/T1FTbL

 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has appointed new executives for Keystone, Polaris and Union Banks, following the dissolution of the board and management of the banks on Wednesday. This is contained in a statement by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali in Abuja. According to Sidi-Ali, Yetunde Oni is the new […] http://dlvr.it/T1F6LX

Diamondsmith De’Great Universal, a private organisation, has advocated stiff penalties for fraud-related cases to boost the fight against financial crimes. Mr James Abidemi, the Director of Operations/CEO of the organisation, made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja. He decried carrying incidents of fraud by fraudsters against unsuspecting citizens to often hinder meaningful development. […] http://dlvr.it/T1F5z3

Bright Omokaro, ex-Nigerian international, says representing Nigeria in the Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) has now become all-comers’ affair, where benched players in their foreign clubs are making the Super Eagles team. He said this was unlike his playing days in the 1970s when it was tough to don the Nigerian jersey. Omokaro said this to […] http://dlvr.it/T1F5cX

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to stem the rising price of sugar and improve the capacity of local producers of the commodity. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite disclosed this via a statement on Wednesday following her tour of sugar companies. Uzoka-Anite said towards this end, her ministry had engaged major […] http://dlvr.it/T1CNJZ

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Umar Ardo, its candidate in the 2023 Adamawa governorship election against Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri. Justice John Okoro who led the five-member panel dismissed the appeal after the counsel for the candidate prayed the court to withdraw the case. When the matter […] http://dlvr.it/T1Bys2

Following the harassment of some members of the National Assembly, who were part of the team that paid a courtesy visit on the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, at his office in Lokoja, six persons have been arrested on the order of the governor. The Governor has subsequently banned unauthorised persons … The post Harassment of NASS Members: Kogi Government Arrests 6, Calls For Immediate Prosecution first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T1BZJ0

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the yuletide free train service till Sunday January 7, 2024 to allow more Nigerians who are yet to return to their stations enjoy the benefit. The Federal Government announced a free train service on all serviced routes and 50% rebate on road transportation from December 21, 2023 … The post Yuletide: President Tinubu Extends Free Train Service To Sunday January 7, 2024 first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T0z3TD

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. assures the public that there is no imminent increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. NNPC Ltd. urges Nigerians to disregard unfounded rumours and assures them that there are no plans for an upward review of the PMS price. Motorists nationwide are … The post No Increase in PMS Prices, NNPC Ltd. Assures Nigerians first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T0wjDc